Contrariness - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈkɑːntrerɪnəs|
Brit.
|kənˈtreərɪnəs|
noun
- deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline (syn: perverseness, perversity)
- a fussy and eccentric disposition (syn: grumpiness)
- a fussy and eccentric disposition (syn: grumpiness)
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...the admonition that we should not return hate with hate, but rather with its contrary—love...
The sisters gave contrary answers: one said “yes” and one said “no.”
We had contrary opinions on the issue.
Without contrary evidence, the jury will find her guilty.
The boat sailed against a contrary wind.
Contrary weather impeded the rescue efforts.
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